East Technical High School or East Tech is a secondary school under the operation of the Cleveland Metropolitan School District in Cleveland, Ohio. History The school, when it opened on October 5, 1908, was the first public trade school in the city and reported to be only one of five in the United States. The first principal was James F. Barker (1906–1911) from Muskegon, Michigan. In 1952, East Technical merged with Central High School. Central High was the first public high school in Cleveland and the first free secondary education institution west of the Allegheny Mountains paid for by taxpayers. East Tech utilizes the small school system. Three small schools are located within East Tech: Ninth Grade Academy, Community Wrap Around, and Engineering Science & Technology Athletics The school was a sports powerhouse in the city, winning numerous titles in football, basketball and track and field. Some notable alumni include Olympic Games athletic stars such as Jesse Owens, Harrison Dillard and Dave Albritton. The original building stood for some 64 years until a new building was dedicated and moved into on October 11, 1972. The current structure now sits at the corner of E.55th and Quincy Ave on the east side of Cleveland. The original building has since been demolished. Ohio High School Athletic Association State Championships Track - 1920, 1921, 1932, 1933, 1936, 1939, 1940, 1941, 1942, 1943, 1944, 1947*, 1949*, 1952, 1955 Swimming - 1947, 1948 Basketball – 1958, 1959, 1972 Girls Basketball – 2002 1947 and 1949 Track titles won by Central High School prior to consolidation with East Tech. Notable alumni Bob Brown, former NFL offensive tackle. Member of the College Football Hall of Fame and Pro Football Hall of Fame. Charles F. Brush, engineer, inventor, electric pioneer and founder of a predecessor firm of General Electric (graduate of Central High). Harrison Dillard (1923-2019), track and field athlete, Olympic gold medalist for the 100m dash Benny Friedman (1905-1982), Hall of Fame NFL football quarterback William Otto Frohring, biochemist, inventor, business executive. Co-inventor of SMA, the first commercial infant formula. Larry Johnson, former MLB baseball player (Cleveland Indians, Montreal Expos, Chicago White Sox) Markell Johnson, professional basketball player Everett Lee, orchestra conductor (Norrköping Symphony Orchestra), violinist, first African-American to conduct a Broadway orchestra (On the Town), first African-American to conduct a grand opera (New York City Opera) Toccara Montgomery, 2004 Olympian for Women's Wrestling Jesse Owens, Track